Larry Holland Walker
June 10, 1934 ~ July 4, 2013
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Fletcher ~ Larry Holland Walker, 79 passed away Thursday, July 4, 2013, at Park Ridge Health Center.
Larry was born in Boiling Springs, NC to the late Felton and Blanche Walker. He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was proud to be one of the first fighter pilots of the Air Force. He was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church and he retired from Coats American.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Margaret McSwain Walker; a daughter, Debora Cudd and her husband, Sam, of Flat Rock; a son, Chris Walker and his wife, Joanne, of Mills River; a sister, Brenda Hamrick and her husband, Joe, of Boiling Springs and three grandchildren, Michael Walker and his fiancé, Adrienne Groce, Marc Walker and Michelle Walker.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, July 6, 2013 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Reverend Dr. Ian Walker officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 12:00 to 1:00 at the funeral home.
A graveside service will follow at 3:30 pm Saturday at Cleveland Memorial Park in Boiling Springs, NC.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
Margaret and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. He was my special friend at church, and I will miss seeing him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Much love always!!
We are so sorry to hear of Larry’s passing. Larry was such an encourager to us and so many others. He will be very much missed. Larry was kind and gentle and never had anything but good to say abut others. He was a good example for us all.
Blessings, love and prayers at this time of loss. Cling to the memories you have of a special husband, father, grandfather and brother.
Bonnie Doughtie, Cape Town, South Africa
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY MAY GOD BLESS EVERYONE
I recently read about the death of your dear loved one. Even though we are not acquainted please accept our sincerest condolences. Job 1:2,18,19 & Job 10:1 says: ‘ I will give vent to my concern about myself. I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.’ This was after the loss of his 10 children. Job needed to vent his concerns, he needed someone to talk to. Having someone to talk to may help you and your family cope during this difficult time. Please visit http://www.jw.org for more encouraging bible based examples of endurance.
Chris and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that the Lord will give you comfort and strength in the days ahead.
Margaret and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Larry’s death but rejoice with you, knowing that he is with Jesus and that makes all the difference! We’ll see him again and it may not be all that long!
Our love and prayers,
Gladys and Gretchen
Chris, Joanne, and family, We extend our heartfelt condolences in the loss of your dad. He was always such a gentle soul. It was so evident that he loved his children and grandchildren so much. We are praying for all of you during this difficult time. We send our love and pray God’s comfort for you and your family.
Debbie and Sam,
Your Beaufort family sends thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I think we all would have enjoyed knowing Mr. Walker. May you find comfort and strength in your faith, family and friends.
Bo and Kathy, Katy And Chris, Sally and Ryan, Jane and Clyde, Barbara and Quentin
Tom and Suzanne
THANK YOU LARRY WALKER!!! Words will never describe how much i appreciate the things you did for me as well as the love you extended to me, making me feel like one of your own. If ever there was a more caring man, one who was never selfish and always thought of his family first then i have not met him, a gentle soul, a patriot, father , grandfather, and overall just a stand up person! Good Bye old friend, we will see each other again soon!
Mrs. Walker, Chris, Joanne, Michael, Mark and Michelle… beautiful memories will forever be in my heart. I do not believe I have ever known a husband and wife whose love of God and family was so powerfully spoken without a single audible word! May this legacy live on for generations to come! We love you all and are surrounding you in prayer, Ginny and Bill Pierson
Dear Margaret and Family,
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Larry’s passing. You and he were the first neighbors I met at SJC after moving here.
Larry always greeted me with a smile and a wave when ever I saw him.
He told me in early spring about being a jet fighter pilot with the Air Force! I thanked him for his service!
May God be with you and family now and in the days to follow! Prayers..
So sorry to hear of Larry’s death..I so enjoyed seeing him walk so regularly in the neighborhhod..my love and prayers go out to Margaret and the rest of the family
While I never met Mr. Walker, his daughter Debbie shines with the love and joy of a woman much loved by a wonderful father. We rejoice in his life and legacy.
Jimboy Miller
Dear Mrs. Walker, Virginia and I are saddened by Larry’s passing.I enjoyed seeing him at the Tuesday Bible study and will miss his smile and congeniality. May God hold you up and bless at this time. In Christ’s love, Larry and Virginia Hill
Margaret and family so sorry to have read about Larry’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Carolyne Laughter
To Larry’s family: I always looked forward to seeing Larry and his wife at church. We both served our country in different capacities in the military and these times were fun to share. I will miss you but know you are with Jesus now. We send our sympathies to all members of Larry’s family. Love and blessings!
To Chris and family
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. We will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Margaret, we were so saddened to learn of Larry’s passing. It was such a pleasure to meet you and Larry at Mrs. Esther’s Bible study. His friendly and smiling face will surely be missed. We will be lifting you and the children up in prayer. May God comfort you. I’m thankful Jesus made a way to see him again.
Words cannot express enough our thoughts upon the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and friend. Mr. Walker was always smiling, kind and considerate of others. I will always remember the dedication he had for the Lord and the love for his family. Many blessings as you go through the days of missing him. Memories sustain us through the many hardships we endure. Scott and Kathy Kelley